Annual School Performance Report Pine Lake Middle School
2019-20
425-837-5700 • www.issaquah.wednet.edu/pinelakems 3095 Issaquah Pine Lake Road, Sammamish, WA 98075
Principal
Michelle Caponigro
Welcome At Pine Lake Middle School, staff and students believe in the value of discovery, integrity, respect, excellence, and community. Visitors to our campus often comment on the feeling of Pine Lake and on our friendly school culture. Pine Lake is that and so much more. At PLMS, students and staff enjoy an adventure together and challenge one another to reach beyond the known and to discover and learn whatever it is that lights their spark. Together, guided by our school wide beliefs, our community enjoys the magic of learning.
Mission The Pine Lake Middle School community is guided by our school beliefs of Community, Respect, Excellence, Discovery, and Integrity and we work together to enjoy the best opportunities for learning.
District Report
To review the Issaquah School District 2019-2020 budget details and more, please visit www.issaquah. wednet.edu/district/annual-community-report/. The Issaquah School District believes in seeking continual feedback from a broad and diverse range of constituents regarding their experiences with the District and their neighborhood schools. See the Community Polling Study site at www.issaquah.wednet.edu/district/polling for more information and survey results.
Data from the Office of the Superintendent of Instruction (OSPI) State testing is required by Washington State (RCW 28A.230.095) and federal law. The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), enacted in 1965, is the nation’s national education law and shows a longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. On December 10, 2015 President Obama reauthorized ESEA as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These state and federal laws result in elementary students being regularly tested by the State to assess their progress as they move through school. State tests at the elementary level which fulfill the federal Every Student Succeeds Act include the following: • Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA): English Language Arts (ELA) and Math tests (3-5) • Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS): Science test (5)
Demographic Data
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Teacher Experience Data Teacher’s with National Board Certification
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69.9%
COVID-19 Pandemic In an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Jay Inslee ordered all schools in Washington closed as of March 17, 2020. While the initial order mandated school closures only through April 24, 2020, the order was extended to the end of the 2019-2020 school year due to increasing COVID-19 infection numbers across the state. The Issaquah School District submitted its plan for remote learning at the end of March 2020, and remote learning began for all students on Monday, April 20. Students and staff moved to an online classroom setting, using various platforms such as SeeSaw, Classlink, and Office 365. District laptops and internet hotspots were distributed to families in need, and free meals were still provided for families qualifying for the Free and Reduced Lunch program at designated pick up spots around the district daily.
Highlights PLMS teachers offer students rich learning opportunities via engaging course work that is aligned with Common Core and Washington state standards. Core courses offer students a strong foundation in essential skills and knowledge. Families can access advanced learning opportunities via self-select to meet student learning goals. With an experienced and expert teaching staff, students at PLMS benefit from excellence and best practice in instruction. PLMS offers a rich elective program. More than half of our student body is enrolled in a music program. Students enjoy interesting and challenging elective opportunities such as Outdoor Education, Computer Science, Art, Woodshop I and II, Integrated Projects, Computer Science Discovery, and Yoga. Students and staff use technology to enhance learning and pursue enrichment opportunities. PLMS emphasizes strong student performance in academics, athletics, and the arts. This year more than 500 of 950 Pine Lake students qualified for the PLMS Honor Society. Balancing activities and athletics with a rigorous academic program, PLMS academic and athletic teams enjoy participation in a wide range of competitions including Geography, Rocketry, Robotics, and Math Club as well as 4 seasons of athletics. Our Physical Education Department works with students to build and maintain a healthy level of personal fitness and a lifelong understanding of the value of wellness.
Improving Student Achievement
Staff members work in collaborative groups to build instructional skill and to support students with academic struggles. Learning support classes are offered for students not meeting state standards on the Smarter Balanced Assessment. PTSA and the Issaquah Schools Foundation sponsor after-school homework help staffed by teachers. Members of the community support students in need through the District V.O.I.C.E. mentoring program.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Math Club, Theater Arts Club, Honor Society, Art Club, Knitting Club, Homework Club, Rocketry Club, Geography Bee, Writing/Literary Club, Jazz Band, Library, Earth Service Club, and Robotics are opportunities for students at Pine Lake.
State Testing Two tests given to middle school students—The Smarter Balanced Assessment and the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science help indicate how well Issaquah students are learning.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to early facility closure and suspension of end of year testing, 2019-2020 assessment data is not available. The data below relfects the school’s scores for the 2018-2019 school year.
Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
The SBA consists of two parts: a computer adaptive test and a performance task. Writing is included at every grade level and students are asked to solve multi-step, real-world problems in math. Performance tasks ask students to determine an array of research, writing, and problem solving skills. The SBA results describe student achievement (how much students know at the end of the year). The Grade Level Total ELA and Grade Level Total Math charts on the right-hand side of the page indicate the percent of students in sixth, seventh, and eigth grade who met or exceeded standard in ELA and Math on the SBA compared to the percent of students who met or exceeded standard in ELA and Math district-wide.
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